The Best Items to Keep Your Car Clean and Tidy
We talk a lot about the general rules of decluttering and organizing your home, namely that you need a place for everything, containers to keep everything organized, and a structured approach to deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. We’re usually talking about the home, but you should also apply this information to your car, where you spend a significant amount of time and need quick access to your belongings when the moment calls for it. In addition to cleaning your car , you should spruce it up. Here are some tools to help you.
The Best Tools to Organize Your Car
First of all, let’s talk about the center console, also known as the place where you throw everything and pray for the best. There are organizers for all makes and models of cars that can be slotted in there and provide you with compartments, containers, holders, and all sorts of small essentials, but to find yours, you’ll need to run a search for the exact car and say “center console organizer.” However, skip the setup and just get these storage extenders, which you secure by inserting the long part into the gap between the console and the seat. You’ll get two, and they’ll have multiple dividers inside so you can store your wallet, drinks, and other essentials without throwing too much into the center.
Luckily, other types of organizers are more standard and will fit most cars, meaning there is a surprisingly wide range of pockets and containers to choose from. This is good news because—and remember this—when you declutter, every item you store in a space needs a specific place. They should be stored with similar items and ideally placed in a container to keep them all together. The organizer behind the seat will help you with this:
Another option is the Large Storage Box , which attaches to the rear seat ($23.98) and has 11 compartments and two cup holders. While this is great when there are other people in the back, it is not available to you in the driver’s seat. Don’t worry, though. Again, you have options. For example, take this card and document holder designed for use in the glovebox ($11.99). This is where you can hide your registration, insurance, and necessary paperwork so that the next time you (God forbid) get pulled over, you won’t have to bother looking for it. (Like center console organizers, glove box organizers can also be ordered for your specific vehicle type and are customized to fit your box, offering containers and pocket space.)
Other car organization options
That’s it for the interior, but you also need to consider other organization elements in and around your car. What does your trunk look like? Don’t even answer that. Just check it out.
Simply put, you need pockets and structure in your trunk. Again, everything needs a place, and “baggage” alone is not enough; it’s too big and will likely get cluttered, especially when things change there. Another solution with convenient pockets is a car trash can. No more throwing trash into the side bin or on the floor of the passenger seat. If you’re serious about organization (and decluttering), it’s time for a real trash can, and this one, with its secure opening and strap-on option, is perfect for being placed behind the passenger seat headrest, within easy reach of You. Disinfecting wipes or tissues can also be placed in pockets for storage, making them a versatile find for cleaning and organizing things.